Irene Bontrager

Dean of Women, Librarian, Mentor

Birthdate: October 17, 1958

Life verses: Psalm 91:1-2 – He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

Irene Bontrager was born and raised near LaGrange, Indiana, where she attended school through grade 8. She gained extensive experience as a supervisor in a factory for nearly 17 years and as a sales clerk and bookkeeper in a retail store for six years. She served as a ladies’ counselor at Deeper Life Ministries for five years. She attended Maranatha Bible School in 1999 and SMBI in 2002. She graduated from Faith Builders’ Ministry Apprenticing Program in 2005.

Irene enjoys reading, traveling, walking, gardening, and spending time with her friends. She desires to experience a vibrant relationship with Jesus, enabling others to see His goodness and glory, and to participate in building strong families and churches by teaching others about Jesus’ love.

Updated 03/11/2009 RZ